Papageno-Papagena Duet

Papageno (altos), having lost Papagena (sopranos) in the evil Sarastro's castle, sits along in the garden and prepares to take his life to end his sorrows. Three spirits appear, urging him to once again play his magic bells and look around. Much to his surprise and joy, he sees his beloved Papagena. Joyfully united, the two sing of their eternal happiness, love and their many future children.

Being part of the choral series "Choral Music Experience - Opera Workshop" this wonderful and famous duet was arranged by Doreen Rao. The series for treble voices in elementary, middle and high school choirs introduces the colourful and dramatic world of opera to young singers. Pieces form classical operatic literature have been carefully chosen and arranged for young singing voices. Issues of characterisation, dramatic motivation, setting, costuming and movement can be explored to develop an understanding of music as drama.